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Gwanghwamun Plaza
CultureVisit: ~45 min
A large pedestrian plaza on the axis of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in front of the Gwanghwamun gate, reopened in August 2022 after its redevelopment. It holds the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, two national figures, and underground a small space dedicated to the story of Sejong. Around it are the Sejong Center and official buildings.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Gwanghwamun Plaza: 2 missions
- Photograph the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sinFind the monument to the admiral in the centre of the plaza and capture the Gwanghwamun gate behind it.
- Visit the statue of King SejongGo up to the seated statue of the king who promoted the Korean alphabet and look at the inscription and the pedestal.
Near Gwanghwamun Plaza
Gwanghwamun Gate364 m awayCheonggyecheon Stream428 m awayJogyesa Temple478 m awayDeoksugung Palace747 m awayGyeongbokgung Palace790 m awayInsadong823 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Gwanghwamun Plaza?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Gwanghwamun Plaza?
Photograph the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Visit the statue of King Sejong.
What is there to see near Gwanghwamun Plaza?
Gwanghwamun Gate (364 m), Cheonggyecheon Stream (428 m) and Jogyesa Temple (478 m).
Source: Wikipedia